South Africa
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Thirty arrested in South Africa amid protests linked to asylum process
Thirty people arrested in KwaZulu-Natal and Gauteng after protests linked to tensions surrounding South Africa’s asylum process
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Corruption and pollution plague Albanian city of Elbasan
Environmental disasters and corruption have ravaged Elbasan, Albania, with toxic industrial dust and smoke choking the city, and residents paying the price with their health.
South Africa
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SPCA Offers Reward After Baboon Dies from Pellet Injuries
The Cape of Good Hope SPCA is offering a R5,000 reward for information leading to the identification and prosecution of those responsible for the death of Fluffy, the alpha male of the CT...
South Africa
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South African Government Rejects Claims of Protecting Zulu-Speaking Criminals
South African government rejects allegations that Lt Gen Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi is shielding Zulu-speaking criminals amid protests over asylum applications.
South Africa
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Gauteng College of Nursing Opens Applications for 2027 Intake
Prospective nursing students in South Africa can apply for a place at the Gauteng College of Nursing until October 30, with the provincial health department warning against scams.
South Africa
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Public interest in Zuma's health does not override privacy, says Ntshavheni
Minister Khumbudzo Ntshavheni urges respect for Jacob Zuma's medical privacy amid speculation
South Africa
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South African Government Condemns Asylum Protest Violence
South African government warns against violence and intimidation amid asylum protests
South Africa
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Firefighters battle blaze in Imizamo Yethu as residents call for housing action
A fire swept through informal dwellings in Imizamo Yethu, Hout Bay, with no injuries reported, but residents are calling for urgent housing assistance.
South Africa
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Ackermann praises Bulls’ maturity after nine-try demolition of Lions
Bulls bounce back from Munster defeat with dominant win over Lions
South Africa
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Ndlovu silences doubters with MTN8 triumph
Mamelodi Sundowns winger Siyanda Ndlovu says criticism over his ability to establish himself at the club motivated him to compete for his place.
South Africa
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Navi Pillay: The bus driver’s daughter who refused to back down
Navi Pillay, 85, becomes South Africa's first female Nobel Peace laureate
South Africa
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Siyanda Ndlovu motivated by doubters after Sundowns' MTN8 triumph
Mamelodi Sundowns winger Siyanda Ndlovu says criticism over his ability to establish himself at the club motivated him to compete for his place.